Phantom_of_the_Acura

Well you all can thank me for the nice weather lately because last week I purchased a set of snow tires for the Beast on eBay. I must say that the tires make the car much more civilized in day to day driving but try driving with any type of enthusiasm and they just start screaming and losing traction which the OEM's don't do.

luckyjakob

So I'm getting an iSimple for my TL today.. I picked it up from a buddy who bought it, but has Navi in his car and can't install it without some extra cables that Best Buy doesn't carry.. My question is, will I need to buy some extra cables for my non-navi to get this installed? Or does it include everything I need to install it?

chokin

whos running Tien Street basic on their TL?

WBA-01

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I helped my brother put one in his 04 non-navi. It came with all the cables needed for his install.

NSXTC

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Lifted up the car cover on the TL last night, and started her up. She was purring like a champ. Just wish I could have let her loose for awhile!

Is it Spring yet!!?!?

luckyjakob

Alright cool. should be getting it installed next week I think. Just wanted to make sure i wasn't in for any surprises.

chokin

For those who just lowered their TL on srpings. Is the rear camber kit needed?

NSXTC

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I dropped mine about 1.5" and I did put on a rear camber kit and a front kit as well.

chokin

which spring did you use? So Ingall is a good brand to use? Did you get them from ebay? local vendor and online vendor?

Takata 18

any time you lower a car you will need to add a camber kit (front &back) this is due to the fact that your tires will have a negative camber when you lower it. As far as what brand to get that's up to the individual. Sometimes you are paying for the name. I got a rear one for mine bought it used will be installing it this summer.

Takata 18

Wao!!!!! you do the cover and all. Mine is still in the Garage but I don't put a cover over it this way i can see it all the time. I also start it trough out the Winter so it just does not just sit there. It is not good for the car. Yes were is summer

Takata 18

Since there is no snow. I took out the Devastator out to get coffe. He is ready for spring to get here.

Takata 18

Need to get the A-Spec.

NSXTC

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I used a Neuspeed Supercup kit which is Neuspeed springs, and Koni shocks. I have the Ingall for the rear, and Skunk2 kit for the front camber. Both have worked well, and I've been happy.

SSM4DR

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Have fun and take your time . It was a fun DIY project for me.

+1.

More importantly, whenever you lower a car you may get negative toe. Which is when the front of the tires goes inward like:
Which will eat up your tires faster than negative camber will. IDK if a 1.5 inch drop would create negative toe, but when I was lowered 3 inches all round. I had crazy negative toe.

SSM4DR

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I hope you all have been well . Myself, I just recovered from 73 hrs of Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu). Boy it wasn't no fun, finally got to drive the TL today and get some fresh air .

Takata 18

Sorry to hear man. I hope the drive helped.

Takata 18

What was your total?

SSM4DR

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Thanks . It's just that time of the year again where virus and whatnot like to spread around. The drive was awesome, better than being stuck in bed under the blankets.

chokin

thanks for the input. Iam sure that im not going for more than 1.5" drop because its a DD, so im thinking of going for Eibach Pro kit on a stock struct since it has 99k miles on my TL.

SSM4DR

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No problem . If you get the rear camber kit(s) you should be all set. I would just have which ever shop you're getting the alignment done at, zero out the toe if there is any and you should be good to go.

My other suggestion is to replace the shocks whenever and if you can. Because you stated that you currently have 99K miles on it. The higher spring rates from the lowering springs can easily break a stock shock with that much mileage. That or the the stock shock won't be able to keep up with the higher spring rates from the lowering springs and you'll hear lots of spring blinding when the car is under-load like when your making turns and what not.

WannabeG

How the heck is everyone doing? Haven't posted on here since september!

xpressobeans

Hey there, Curious what the cost and whats entailed with your detailing? I have an ABP that could probably use a clay/polish/buff

xpressobeans

Hello Nate, Curious if you still had the taillights? Any issues with them leaking? I read these are a simple plug n play type swap. 150 the lowest? Is that shipping or a meet up?

nate_0022

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I do have slight leaking, but bothing a bead of silicone wont fix. $150 is the lowest I would take for these. They are a simple swap of the LED boards and that's about all.

xpressobeans

Hmm, I dunno man. Leaks make me worried. Thanks for the response though!!

Great looking updates I just went thru all your pages.

WannabeG

Sent you a PM xpressobeans.

TypeSynicaL

Hey all you Minnesota Acura lovers! I just bought my very first Acura the other day...it's a 2007 Acura TL Type S White Pearl...all the options and navi :wink:

I'm a 29 year old female from St Paul who loves my pedal to the floor :wink: Driving fast is better than an orgasm!!! Hehe

My name is Shailene and here is my baby, Synical...

xpressobeans

Sweet ride!! Welcome to the clan! If you wanna sell those taillights lemme know *Grin

nate_0022

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Looks like you need some detailing on the bumper from the exhaust. Also, Is that moisture in your drivers side headlight?

xpressobeans

I saw that too.. looked like some oil burn age.. Perhaps someone wasn't using the premium fuel our cars demand LOL

SSM4DR

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Congrats on your 1st Acura and it's a very nice one too . Welcome to Acurazine and the Minnesota section of the forum . I'm David and it's nice to meet you Shailene. Looks like you're already off to a good start with the front A-spec lip already on the car.

I on the other hand just bought the 19's I've been wanting... Now I'm just waiting until Spring comes along and they'll go on and I'll lower the car again.

WannabeG

Welcome! Picked the best color for your TL-S!

TypeSynicaL

Thanks for the welcome! I think I'll keep my tail lights tho

The pic you're looking at that looks like there's exhaust on the bumper is cuz the car was running and that's the smoke you see...

I'm putting premium fuel in it! It's not oil burnage...it's just the exhaust in the pic, the car was running when I took it.

Nice to meet you too, David Glad you like my ride! Oooh, I wanna see your 19's! I promised the dude I bought it from that I'd have 20's on it by spring and I'd show him what it looks like!

I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Takata 18

Hi Shailene

Welcome on board I say wait to the next meet an come join us the we can give you better feed back on some of the questions you might have help you in your future mods. This coming from a fellow type -S owner. If you like driving fast Type -S is the way to go. I am a speed freak. The WDP is a great color, and I like your front lip is a plus. Looking forward to meeting you in our summer meets maybe even go to the KC national meet lots of fun.

Takata 18

How is school going by nto hearing from you I would think your doing great. Cant way to spring as it is snowing today. good to hear from you Janik.

WannabeG

School is going well! Ready for this year to be over, but other than that, doing fiiiine.

Pumped for spring more than anything!! I got new 20" wheels for the G, she will be lowered, catback exhaust, sway bars, few exterior trim pieces coming, just ready for the summer!!

Phantom_of_the_Acura

Hi Shailene can I interest you in a ride in my BMW? It has a 500HP V-10. J/K I used to own a 2007 CBP TL Type-S but still hang out here because the M5 owners are a little to snooty for me.:gheyhug:

Hey Jorge did you go see Star Wars this weekend? I took my cousin and was a little let down I was hoping the pod race and action scenes would be eye popping in 3D but they weren't. The boring standing around scenes were noticable in 3D.

Janik are you a junior or senior at college now?

Well I was putting toghther my vacation this year and thought about going to see the F1 races at Spa and Monza with side trips to the Nurburgring, the Stelvio Pass, Monaco, Le Mans and Normandy. But when I added it all up it was going to cost between 8-9K dollars which is too much. So instead I am going to the F1 race in Austin, TX Nov 16-18th I have my hotel booked and am on the list for seats at the track. So hopfully it will be fun and the weather will not be bad as I am going to drive down then stop at a relatives home for Thanksgiving on the way home.

Forgot to add we should do a B-dubs meet sometime if the weather stays somewhat nice for those who have their car put away for winter.

TypeSynicaL

Thanks for the warm welcome and compliments I love the color too! Sounds like we're both speed freaks I'm just a beginner though, gotta earn my pair of balls...for now I'll just strap em on, hehe

[quote=Phantom_of_the_Acura;13552635]Hi Shailene can I interest you in a ride in my BMW? It has a 500HP V-10. J/K I used to own a 2007 CBP TL Type-S but still hang out here because the M5 owners are a little to snooty for me.:gheyhug:
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Well hello there...I'd love a ride!

luckyjakob

Congrats on your purchase! I love the color, and I'm sure you'll love the Type-S!

What'd you pick up this time? Or are you gonna make us wait until the next meet?

Easy on the lady! She's new here, give her some space

As for BDubs, I'd be down. Maybe Jorge would even take his Type-S out of the garage to meet up